Program Description
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) offered by the Max Bell School of Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes intensive and thought-provoking learning opportunities. The program’s objective is to equip students with skills in analysis, information synthesis, and independent thinking to then pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Keywords: Public policy, politics, economics, policymaking, international relations, government, business, non-profit, social issues, leadership
Unique Program Features
- Geared towards early career professionals (two to five years of professional experience) or recent graduates with an exceptional academic record — interested in developing expertise in the field of public policy;
- Prepares students for public policy careers in the government, private and non-profit sectors at the local, national and international levels;
- Combines courses in the theory of public policy with those covering the complexities of the real-world policy process;
- Designed to develop practical skills crucial to future policy leaders, including conflict resolution, persuasive writing, effective presentations and the briefing of officials.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
Master of Public Policy website
Department Contact
Graduate Program maxbell.school [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MPP) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | February 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |